The LA Report

In this Saturday edition: we explore the overwhelming connection between domestic violence and homelessness. More than half of all women who are unhoused say they’re in that situation because they’ve been abused by a partner. KPCC and LAist.com producer Julia Paskin reports on the experiences of local women to understand how fleeing domestic violence often means becoming unhoused.

What's happening today: Two Bay Area men have been charged with plotting to blow up the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento; Mask mandates return this weekend; L.A. child welfare system to address racial bias; Beckwourth Complex fire surpasses 105,000 acres.

Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County will once again require people wear masks in indoor settings, even those who've been vaccinated, beginning tomorrow night; The approval this week of an ethnic studies requirement for community college students is having a ripple effect on the California State University system, and more.

What's happening today: Mask mandate returns to L.A. County; Last chance to win concert tickets for getting vaccinated; Hearing for Britney Spears' conservatorship case set for Sept. 29; How to protect your car's catalytic convertor.

Here's your morning news: Some good news to share about about the massive sewage spill that forced the closure of some L.A. County beaches this week; L.A. County has marked a sixth straight day of more than a thousand new coronavirus cases, and more.

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What's happening today: New COVID cases spiking among unvaccinated; U.S. Forest Service raises fire danger level in Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; 4th of July fireworks blamed for poor air quality; Owner of Kentucky Derby winner wins case in doping ban.

Here's your morning news: California public health officials are once again trying to come up with masking guidelines for students going back to school; The board of governors of California's community colleges voted this week to make ethnic studies a requirement. and more.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

What's happening today: State department of public health clears up confusion about school safety protocols; Community group in Long beach to give marijuana joints to people who get vaccinated; Environmental group says no beaches safe for swimming in Santa Monica area; Emmy nominations underscore industry's rapid change.